The Sotelo’s Saga (Overcoming Personal Tragedy While Operating a Restaurant)
(ContentDesk) November 19, 2005 -- Sylvia Sotelo decided to open a business in Long Beach after being a personnel director for Target for several years. Comparable to the
pioneers of the West
blazing a new trail in Long Beach was new territory for Sylvia. Even though she currently runs a 10 year old catering business called Alicias Catering. Alicias Catering isnt/wasnt enough. She wanted more.
She wanted a physical place to call hers. Sylvia always dreamed of opening her own business and thus she decided to open Sotelos Caf?
on the corner of 2nd and Orange in the heart of Long Beach. It was a task and a half cleaning up and remodeling after the
previous business owner.
But finally in April of 2004 everything was in order, the logo was established, glossy menus were printed,
and the bright red Sotelos sign was neatly affixed and adjusted over the entrance. Sylvia felt that everything was now in order. But everything wasnt.
Sylvia found herself working overtime and doing all the cooking herself. Sure she had some help, but not full time help, and sometimes not reliable. Although Sylvia
was officially trained in preparing French Cuisine, Sylvia wanted to manage not spread herself thin. But it turned out to be quite the contrary. Then there was light at the end of the tunnel, Sylvia connected with a young man attending culinary school.
Sylvia hired him as a cook and Sotelos was welcomed in the community. Regular customers and local business owners patronized the small but community based Sotelos Caf?.
Business was great. Suddenly, less than year into business, Sylvia was struck with a terminal illness.
Cancer.
Not only was she afflicted with cancer but one day her aspiring culinary student just walked out on her in the middle of the lunch hour.
So in between chemotherapy, radiation treatment and serving coffee Sylvia had to run Sotelos practically by herself. To make matters worse
a dear member of her immediate family became deathly ill. Sylvia was the caretaker.
However, in the mist of personally tragedy and illness,
Sylvia continued to run her restaurant.
She continued to come to work even after radiation, without a break or rest. Her doctor continuously issued proverbial prescriptions and warnings, but Sylvia continued to
go to work.
Customers could tell that something was wrong, but didnt know what. Soon the customers stopped bitching about the inconsistent operating hours and took it upon themselves to occasionally bus their own dishes or get their own coffee . In between the ups and downs of Sotelos, Sylvia met her current business partner and cook, Alejandro Lopez.
Lopez and Sotelo can be considered two peas in a pod Customers rave about Alejandros cooking and baking and now Sylvia can relax a bit. So after 3 surgeries, a new adopted son, single parenthood and all the quirks and perks of being a new mom,
and a cluster of personal tragedies, Sotelos Caf? is still up and running and providing its community with good food and great customer service. Customers can even send a post card while traveling and receive a free meal on the house. Sotelos Caf? is owned and operated by Alejandro and Sylvia. Hours are Tuesday thru Saturday 8:30am to 4:00pm and is located between Broadway and 2nd St at 204 Orange Ave in Long Beach, CA.
562-901-3080..
Murder at the Ocean Forest, a Mystery Novel by Robert “Digger” Cartwright, is Now Available in Hardback, Paperback
Washington, D.C., Myrtle Beach, SC & Orlando, FL (ContentDesk) June 26, 2006 -- Robert "Digger" Cartwright formally announced today the release of his latest mystery novel, Murder at the Ocean Forest.
The novel is set at the famed Ocean Forest Hotel in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in 1941.
The intricate plot stretches from the stormy coast of Myrtle Beach to the battlefields of World War II and introduces Feltus Boone La Mont, the quintessential Southern hotel detective.
Terence and Faye Underwood meet an eclectic array of guests in a trains club car while traveling to the luxurious Ocean Forest Hotel during World War II.
Lord George Ashburn, a distinguished member of the British aristocracy, is convalescing after an accident on the battlefield.
Lady Jane Ashburn is suspicious of their new acquaintances, especially the flamboyant Terence.
Preacher Cooper, a devout man of the cloth, condemns the war and any talk of heroics with respect...
Beach > Murder at the Ocean Forest, a Mystery Novel by Robert “Digger” Cartwright, is Now Available in Hardback, Paperback
Biotec Foods Voluntarily Dismisses Vitarich Laboratories, Inc., and Its Founder from Federal Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Citing No Meritorious Claims
Huntington Beach, CA (ContentDesk) March 22, 2006 -- Agrigenic Food Company, a Huntington Beach based manufacturer, packager and distributor of the renowned Biotec Food, Biomed Food and Biovet International brands of dietary supplements and pet supplements, has voluntarily dismissed Florida based Vitarich Laboratories, Inc., and its principal officer, Kevin J. Thomas, as well as his related-party business entities from its Federal lawsuit, citing a lack of evidence sufficient to support any meritorious claims against Vitarich or Thomas. In its January 2005 press release, Agrigenic announced that Vitarich Laboratories, a Florida based manufacturer, packager and distributor of nutraceutical products, and its founder Kevin J. Thomas, along with his related-party business entities, allegedly conspired with William Fahey, Biotec Foods of Florida, Inc., and Biovet International, Inc., to wilfully violate Agrigenic's registered and common law trademarks in spite of an existing US District Court...
Biotec Foods Voluntarily Dismisses Vitarich Laboratories, Inc., and Its Founder from Federal Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Citing No Meritorious Claims
Beach > Biotec Foods Voluntarily Dismisses Vitarich Laboratories, Inc., and Its Founder from Federal Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Citing No Meritorious Claims
Biotec Foods Voluntarily Dismisses Vitarich Laboratories, Inc., and Its Founder from Federal Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Citing No Meritorious Claims
Huntington Beach, CA (ContentDesk) March 22, 2006 -- Agrigenic Food Company, a Huntington Beach based manufacturer, packager and distributor of the renowned Biotec Food, Biomed Food and Biovet International brands of dietary supplements and pet supplements, has voluntarily dismissed Florida based Vitarich Laboratories, Inc., and its principal officer, Kevin J. Thomas, as well as his related-party business entities from its Federal lawsuit, citing a lack of evidence sufficient to support any meritorious claims against Vitarich or Thomas. In its January 2005 press release, Agrigenic announced that Vitarich Laboratories, a Florida based manufacturer, packager and distributor of nutraceutical products, and its founder Kevin J. Thomas, along with his related-party business entities, allegedly conspired with William Fahey, Biotec Foods of Florida, Inc., and Biovet International, Inc., to wilfully violate Agrigenic's registered and common law trademarks in spite of an existing US District Court...
Biotec Foods Voluntarily Dismisses Vitarich Laboratories, Inc., and Its Founder from Federal Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Citing No Meritorious Claims
Beach > Biotec Foods Voluntarily Dismisses Vitarich Laboratories, Inc., and Its Founder from Federal Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Citing No Meritorious Claims
Bucuti Buzz -- News on Podcasts, Pirates, Pools and More At This Romantic Island Retreat
(ContentDesk) May 16, 2006 -- The independently owned Bucuti Beach Resort once again asserts its position as an industry leader with innovative resources and amenities and consistent improvements to the property. Designed specifically for romantic travelers who want the most out of their vacation, Bucuti Beach Resort has spent the last few years reinvesting into the hotel, elevating the entire guest experience to legendary levels. Current updates include:
Podcasts
A front runner in the industry, the 100-room Bucuti Beach Resort has chartered new territory with their own podcast.
The resort features podcast interviews with staff management on http://www.bucuti.com/en/about_us/podcast.php These interviews feature informal discussions with management about resort happenings and can be instantly played on any computer with speakers.
As Bucuti Beach Resort prides itself on delivering...
Beach > Bucuti Buzz -- News on Podcasts, Pirates, Pools and More At This Romantic Island Retreat
Clean Vacationing
Clean Vacationing(409 words)Admit it. When the sun is out and you are at your favorite campsite or cottage on the lake the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time cooking a meal. Often, when vacationing, the lure to purchase instant foods is strong. Unfortunately, these convenience foods often come over packaged usually including some type of plastic. As we can see when we come across trash in the wilderness, the plastics tend to linger the longest - other than maybe glass and metal.
Nothing ruins the feel of a pristine, natural area more than a bunch of garbage. Numerous studies prove that tourists return to an area primarily for its cleanliness and greenery. In this era where the economy has come to rely more on tourism, cleaning up is truly a benefit for the community.We soon realized that walking by these messes and complaining over such disrespect, we were behaving not much better than the polluters who left it. Now when we hike we pack a supply of plastic bags ...
Clean Vacationing
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Plus Size Swimwear Can Be Sexy As Well!
This is one of many articles posted weekly on http://www.beach-supplies.com/With all the different styles and designs available for plus size swimwear even the people who are a little bit larger can be styling at the beach! First off all, you have your main 3 types of bikinis available in plus sizes, which are the 2 piece bikinis, 1 piece bikinis, and the tankinis. All these types of swimwear are available in plus sizes. Also, usually with the plus size swimwear it needs to be able to support more weight, at least in the upper chest area. This means that the support in the back is usually stronger and sometimes even has a cross shape to it.Now when you're ready to buy some plus size swimwear, you will be happy to know that buying it online is easy and more convenient. Although you shouldn't be embarrassed to go your local store and browse through all the plus size swimwear, sadly enough a lot of people are.
If this is the...
Plus Size Swimwear Can Be Sexy As Well!
Beach > Plus Size Swimwear Can Be Sexy As Well!
Women's Council of Realtors Honors Male Realtor For Multi-Million Dollar Sale Production Levels
Largo real estate agent John Mudd, who specializes in the sale of luxury and waterfront homes and condos was recognized by the St. Petersburg Suncoast chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors today for achieving top-producing sale numbers, entitling him official recognition by the group as a 2004 Multi-Million Dollar Producer. "It's a pleasure and an honor to be awarded this level of recognition from such a highly professional and very attractive group," Mudd said in response to receiving the award.John Mudd is a Realtor and Luxury Waterfront Specialist with Exit Realty Suncoast, which has offices in Largo, Madeira Beach and will soon open offices in St. Pete Beach and Clearwater. Mudd specializes in selling luxury and waterfront real estate, and he also sells historic real estate and commercial investment properties.
He holds the Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist Designation and is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors, Pinellas Realtor...
Women's Council of Realtors Honors Male Realtor For Multi-Million Dollar Sale Production Levels
Beach > Women's Council of Realtors Honors Male Realtor For Multi-Million Dollar Sale Production Levels
TMG Films Has Acquired the Rights to Michele McPhee's Bestseller ?Mob Over Miami?
Los Angeles, CA /Miami Beach, FL (ContentDesk) August 4, 2004 -- The long awaited film based on the life of Chris Paciello, a Staten Island street thug who became the king of South Beach nightlife, is slated for production in January 2005 in Miami and New York.
With elements of Scarface, Miami Vice, The Sopranos, and Donnie Brasco, the 90 minute feature film, "The King of Clubs" tells the true and unbiased story of Paciello, who made world headlines when he was arrested in 1999 in connection with the 1993 murder of a Staten Island, NY housewife. Billed by The Village Voice as "the biggest scandal to hit South Beach since the 1997 murder of Gianni Versace," The New York-born Paciello was a well-known fixture of Miami's nightclub and society crowds. In fact, Paciello, who co-owned Liquid, was credited with adding fire to South Beach's rising status as a major international hotspot. Paciello, who partied
with superstars like Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and supermodel Niki...
Beach > TMG Films Has Acquired the Rights to Michele McPhee's Bestseller ?Mob Over Miami?